No Breaking Bond For Periodontal Disease And Smoking
Experiencing some problems in the gums and mouth, we probably can think of gingivitis. This is most likely due to the large number of toothpaste companies that promote products that help fight plaque and gingivitis. And honestly, if gum disease never got any worse than gingivitis, it probably would not be that big of a deal. After all, the symptoms of gingivitis are not really painful but do include: inflamed or reddened gums and maybe some bleeding when we brush or eat something hard like an apple. However, it doesn’t really hurt (though some do complain of mild discomfort in their gums) so most of us don’t take it or periodontal disease seriously. But it is a must for everybody to know that gingivitis is just the first stage of periodontal disease. If untreated, gingivitis will progress into periodontitis. This happens when the bacteria responsible for causing periodontal problems spreads from the gums to the root of the teeth. In time, pockets will form in between the gums and the teeth, and they are prime breeding ground for bacteria. The toxins from the bacteria actually eat away at your gums and will cause the teeth to become loose. Eventually, periodontal disease may be the demise of your teeth that you have worked so hard to maintain over the years.